We let situations in our life, or traits God has given us, confine us and direct our plans. ... Louis Mallard leads a happy life with little troubles; but because of the expectations of a woman during the late nineteenth century, she is confined to a model life. ... One of the many themes in this story is not accepting life as it comes but directing it in a desired path. ... This story has many themes. ... In today's society, women have made great strides to equality. ...

• Word Count: 824
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Nora, as a woman, also has many expectations she must try to live up to. ... Yet even though the weakest characteristics were attributed to women, great responsibility was put on them as regarding the raising of their children. ... the expectations of society to try to be true to themselves (Meyer 1567). He often presented this theme by switching around the roles so as to differ from the established expectations and roles of men and women. ... Once Helmer showed his real self and ended the "game" they had been playing for so many years, Nora cannot go back. ...

• Word Count: 1947
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The reader notes that a major theme of the three works is the long-term effect of outside pressure on the subjects from birth. ... Though she attempts to defy these expectations by cutting off her "great big nose" and "fat legs," in her death, the woman is displayed in her casket with cosmetics painted on and a beautiful turned-up putty nose. ... The recurring theme in Maxine Hong Kingston's short story was that of gender inequality and its acceptance in Chinese culture. ... They went to great pains making themselves look perfect, hoping to attract a male. ... Each story has its own separ...

• Word Count: 979
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Many authors during these patriarchal times wrote about subjects of freedom and rebellion. ... Mallard, in the beginning of the story, has received news that her husband has just passed away. ... She has just been set free. ... Mallard feel free, free from oppression, and free from the burden of society's expectations. ... The Storm, another great story written by Kate Chopin expresses yet again the theme of a male dominated society. ...

• Word Count: 1053
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Gender roles are a theme which is explored in a number of ways in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre." ... Jane's search for independence from the men in her life is a continuing theme in the novel. ... Indeed, Bertens describes how "thinking in terms of gender stereotypes" has brought about men with female - and therefore "weak" - attributes, "whom everybody automatically assumed to be 'masculine', to positions of great power"[4]. ... Mrs Fairfax's actual position shows that she is far from it – "this affable and kind little wid...

• Word Count: 1797
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Stereotypes and gender roles had a strong hold on society in the late 1800's, and because many women silently desired independence above all else, their wish for equality was a common theme in literature of that era. ... The character of Joe Dagget has many characteristics that a typical woman would desire in a man. ... "(661) What is interesting is that Freeman describes death as something great which happened to Louisa. ... Freeman develops great detail in explaining some of the interests of Louisa. ... It's no coincidence that Cesar has been chained for 14 years, which is the...

• Word Count: 2223
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate